Walsh said Tuesday the Boston Police Department "will be in great hands under the leadership of Bill Evans."

Walsh was sworn in as mayor on Monday. The Democrat says Evans knows how to manage his team of talented officers and has their respect.

Evans is a 31-year veteran of the police department and has held a leadership role within it for several years. He has had notable roles in the handling of the Occupy Boston protesters and the response to the deadly Boston Marathon bombing.

Evans replaces Edward Davis, who served as Lowell's police superintendent before taking the job in Boston.

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